Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Brian James Tipper is 215kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 19cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 215kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 19cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.79m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.52m |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Brian James Tipper is 215kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 19cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HB511 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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